"I do not know where these things came from, I have one year left on my contract at Liverpool and did not talk to anybody," said Rodriguez, ensuring that there is no agreement between him and Newell's. The rumors started because Maxi is located in Rosario, due to the birth of his daughter, Aitana.

Even so, the Liverpool fans who were quick to jump at the farewell of the South American seems a little light-hearted, perhaps even relieved to see the man leave.

Although tributes were paid—video montages of the rare Maxi appearance (12 total league appearances last season)—no one seemed too nonplussed at the news.